San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to authorize the County’s Department of Environmental Health to carry out an agreement with the state for $348,000 to help fund the County’s beach water quality program that protects residents and visitors year-round.
Did you know San Diego County has a master gardener program to help turn your thumb green? These plant experts provide home gardening and pest control information throughout the county.
County Supervisor Greg Cox announces a proposal to double beach water testing locations between Coronado and Tijuana. To check on beach closures, visit sdbeachinfo.com.
Last week’s rains have ended, but there are still a couple of potentially rainy months ahead in San Diego County. And there’s still time to get a discounted, top-of-the-line, $90 Ivy rain barrel to be ready to “harvest” the next rains, cut watering costs and protect our beaches. Order one by Feb. 10!
Five mice trapped around San Diego County have tested positive for hantavirus, prompting County officials to remind people to never sweep or vacuum up if they find wild mice in their homes, garages or sheds. Intead, use wet-cleaning methods to protect yourself.
Mark it in your calendar, clean air is important to San Diego County students! Four hundred and fifty-two student artists from around the County—the most ever—submitted their personal artwork to the County Air Pollution Control District’s 2019 calendar contest.
You may not know it, but in San Diego County, winter is tick season, and San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is reminding people to remember to wear insect repellent and take simple precautions like wearing long sleeves and long pants when hiking or heading out into nature.
